Stockholm to Ankara (ARN–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CPH Copenhagen 5h 10m D8EYSK → PC Copenhagen (CPH) to Ankara flights
OTP Otopeni 5h 16m A2D8 → VF Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 40m 6EFIMS → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
VIE Vienna 5h 55m ACAIFR → PCVFXQ Vienna (VIE) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 5h 55m PCVF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 6h A3ACAZ → XQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
BER Berlin 6h 15m D8EWLH → PCVF Berlin (BER) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya 6h 15m D8DKEW → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h 35m XQ → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
BRU Zaventem 6h 43m A3CXEY → SNXQ Zaventem (BRU) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Stockholm to Ankara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,498 mi 3h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

ARN–ESB had nonstop service from SunExpress, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,498 miles in 3h 55m.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Stockholm flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ARN–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ARN to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CPH ~5h 10m OTP ~5h 16m IST ~5h 40m VIE ~5h 55m SAW ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,773
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Stockholm.
ARN: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swedish passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application or eVisa is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ARN

The Arlanda Express train runs non-stop from Stockholm Central Station to ARN in 18 minutes (SEK 280–320 one-way, cheaper booked online). The Pendeltåg (commuter rail) stops at Arlanda South/North stations for SEK 145 total (including a SEK 120 airport supplement); the journey takes 40 minutes.Taxis from central Stockholm cost SEK 600–800 (45–60 min). Uber runs SEK 400–600. The E4 motorway connects the airport to the city; traffic can be heavy southbound during afternoon rush. Driving takes 35–50 minutes in normal conditions.

Facts

ARN–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Stockholm to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ARN
Full nameStockholm-Arlanda Airport
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ARN to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ARN to ESB: SunExpress. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup, Bucharest Henri Coandă and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ESB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Stockholm.
Yes, return flights from ESB to ARN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ARN to ESB

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) had nonstop service from SunExpress, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ARN to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ARN to ESB is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Bucharest Henri Coandă and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.